June 12, 2009 2:33 PM

Old Japanese Motifs be Stylin

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By Claytonian

Recently, fellow Jib-TV blogger Anna wrote a post about the possible change to a more retro culture among the ladies of Japan.  It inspired me to write this article, where I will show you a few items from a really retro movement that is happening on the guys' end of things.

I have no idea what this eclectic mix is called in Japanese, but the common themes include 竜　（ryuu、 Chinese dragons), 桜 (sakura, cherry tree blossoms), 鯉 (koi, ornamental carp), and 火の鳥 (hi no tori, phoenixes).

Here's some samples:

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All four pockets on this one are not only covered in tradition patterns, but also functioning.

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A bunch of coin purses and other small bags.

 
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Here we can see the gods of wind and thunder chillin' in the clouds.

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Here's another rendition of the same guys, but this one is embroidered onto some pants.

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A leather dragon jacket will either make or break your coolness factor. Wear with caution.

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The gold on these pants was impressively shiny.

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Even hats, socks, and underwear get the wabi-sabi treatment.  If you come to Japan, this sort of store has tons of nostalgic and Japanesesque items for you to grab up.

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Betty @ Purse Party | February 26, 2011 2:53 AM | Reply

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